illia-builds.bsky.social
illia-builds.bsky.social
illia-builds.bsky.social
@illia-builds.bsky.social
Writing about work, money, and building life outside the 9–5.
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I work a job I don’t love and I’m trying to build a life on my own terms on the side.

I write about money, identity, fear, and starting before you feel ready — without hustle culture, gurus, or overnight success stories.
Someone once asked me for advice over coffee.

I gave it freely.
And left feeling weird.

Robbed.

That feeling mattered more than the advice itself.
February 12, 2026 at 9:05 PM
I watched the videos.
Read the books.
Waited for clarity.

All I got was more questions.

At some point you realise:
Most of this isn’t meant to help you think.
It’s meant to keep you listening.
February 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I work a job I don’t love and I’m trying to build a life on my own terms on the side.

I write about money, identity, fear, and starting before you feel ready — without hustle culture, gurus, or overnight success stories.
February 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Ok, so I bought a MacBook and I’m about to go to a coffee shop.

What’s the next step? What the hell are y’all doing there to make money? 😅
February 11, 2026 at 10:23 PM
So, do you know who you want to be when you grow up yet?
February 11, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Is there anyone who’s trying to grow on Substack?

Let’s connect and grow together
We’re doing daily check-ins to engage and support each others work, its a really small circle (3 of us😅)
but we’d love to see more people there
February 11, 2026 at 12:58 PM
If you’re looking for clarity by watching countless videos or reading articles, you won’t find it there.
Stop. Take a pen and paper and spend one hour alone in silence.
You will be surprised.
February 11, 2026 at 12:08 PM